BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18697
Sample Donor Buchan,S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Sand'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments HYTHE BEDS (SILICA SANDS){ACC. LIMONITE CLAY AGGREGATE, HAEMATITE, GREENISH BROWN AGGREGATE, RUTILE & FRAGS. OF RED ROCK} Sample no.X
Locality details LAVENDERS SAND PIT, COCKSHOT HILL, REIGATE, 350yds N.W. OF WOODHATCH LODGE & W.SIDE OF COCKSHOT HILL.
50k map sheet Reigate (286)

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Map reference TQ 255 493
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E18697

Cross Polarized, E18697

Plane Polarized, E18697

Plane Polarized, E18697